Hit the Ice
Game Boy · 1990
About this game
Hit the Ice is a fast-paced, high-impact hockey game.
Having more in common with Midway's Arch Rivals than any sane hockey simulation, this arena is no place for penalties, and no place for wimps.
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While the idea is still to somehow put the puck into the opposing team's goal, each team only has three players, there is a heavy focus on checking, and it is possible to do a "super shot" which is strong enough to send the goalie into the net along with the puck.
Available are exhibition and tournament modes for one or two players.
Two players can even team up to take on the computer.
The TurboGrafx-16 release also adds a four-player mode, while the Gameboy version adds a "shot race" mode where the player must get a certain number of goals as quickly as possible.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Hit the Ice for Game Boy with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Hit the Ice to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GB release dates back to 1990.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €4209.63 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €308.59 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €3826.94 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1663.98 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €61.37 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €105.67 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1661.36 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €61.27 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €3820.90 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €308.11 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €4202.99 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €105.51 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €3818.90 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €307.94 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1660.49 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €4200.79 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €105.66 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €61.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €576.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €90.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €3647.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €3315.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €360.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €1441.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €576.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €1441.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €90.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €360.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €3314.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €3645.82 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Hit the Ice has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Hit the Ice worth?
Hit the Ice for Game Boy is currently worth €144.98 loose, €1441.75 complete in box, and €3315.84 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Hit the Ice rare?
Hit the Ice has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Hit the Ice?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Hit the Ice, loose is €144.98 and CIB is €1441.75 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Hit the Ice worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Hit the Ice is currently worth €144.98 loose, versus €100.59 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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